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Published on May 22, 2013 - 18:22 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting

FOREIGN MINISTER JUDEH: (Via interpreter) (In progress) there was a lengthy meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State in Rome, and we – our discussions focused on the peace negotiations in the region. And the Secretary of State for weeks now has been …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:09 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Visit of President U Thein Sein of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar / U.S. Assistance

The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, and democratic country. Building on a long legacy of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:52 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report

AMBASSADOR COOK: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. It’s an honor to serve you. Good morning. The 2012 International Religious Freedom Report provides a factual rendering of the status of religious freedom around the world. Religious freedom is essential for a …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 23:44 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat ...

MS. JARRETT: Good morning, everyone. I’m Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls. I’d like to welcome you all to the White House. This is the second time that we have held the President’s …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 17, 2013 - 23:44 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Kerry To Release Report on International Religious Freedom

Secretary of State John Kerry will release the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 2012 on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in the State Department Press Briefing Room. Secretary Kerry will introduce the report and Ambassador at Large …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 20:30 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: State of Emergency and Fighting in Northern Nigeria

The United States is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan’s declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. We are also deeply concerned by credible allegations that Nigerian …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 13:38 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Policy and Response to Recent Humanitarian Crisis in Africa

Thank you for that kind introduction, and for having me here today. And thank you for your decades of service to refugees in this country and around the world. There are a series of issues I’d like to address today, ranging from refugee crises overseas to …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 13:38 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Views on Population, Reproductive Health, and Rights

Thank you, Maureen, for that kind introduction, and my thanks to the Funders Network for Population, Reproductive Health and Rights for inviting me to speak with you here today as you meet to consider this important agenda. Your mandate and the work you do …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 22:46 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: South Africa's Freedom Day

Ambassador Rasool and other distinguished guests. Thank you so much for inviting me to participate in this year’s Freedom Day celebration. On behalf of President Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and the American people, I congratulate all South …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 22:46 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Kerry To Chair Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting

Secretary of State John Kerry will chair the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) at the White House on Friday, May 17, at 9:45 a.m. The annual cabinet-level meeting serves as an …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:18 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence-Based ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPGL-13-002-017925 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.522 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Protection Priorities. Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, April 29, 2013 Proposal submission …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:18 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees, Internally ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPEU-13-001-017930 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe Announcement issuance date: April 30, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, May, 30 …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Department of State Launches Central America Journalism Security Hub

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Jane Zimmerman traveled to San Salvador on April 29 to participate in the launch of a regional Journalism Security Hub, in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day (May 3). The new …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Reception and Placement Program

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.510 - U.S. Reception and Placement Program Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Monday, July 1, 2013 at 12:00pm (noon) EDT. Proposals submitted after this …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs Benefiting Refugees and IDPs in the ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPEU-13-002 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe Announcement issuance date: Friday, May 3, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Monday, June 3, …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Global Programs to Develop and Assess the ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPGL-13-010-017952 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.522 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities Announcement issuance date: Monday, May 6, 2013 Proposal submission …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPNE-13-007-017980 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Proposal submission …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:16 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: "Invisible in the City": Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Thank you, Mark, and thank you to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for bringing us together today to celebrate this important research on LGBT refugees and asylum seekers. I’d also like to recognize Yiftach Millo, lead researcher and author of the study we …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:16 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Protecting the Future: Professional Standards in Humanitarian and Human Rights Work

I’m pleased to be a part of this event. I am, and my colleagues at State Department’s bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) are, keenly aware of the State Department’s role in providing protection to refugees, displaced people and other …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:16 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Pakistan Elections

These national and provincial assembly elections mark an historic step in Pakistan's democratic journey. The Pakistani people stood up resiliently to threats by violent extremists. We'll be working with the new government to advance shared …

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